Q: Who are the real stars of Texas gameday?

A: You.

For our photo essay “Beyond the Game,” (September|October 2012) The Alcalde tasked photographer Jeff Wilson with capturing all the excitement of a home football game—except for, well, the football.

You won’t see any tackles or touchdowns in these images, but you will gain a new perspective on all the people who make it happen, from fans to cheerleaders and employees. Here are even more stellar gameday moments.